👩‍⚕️ As we advance in geriatric care, focusing on these distinctions will enable more precise and impactful approaches.

A big thanks to Professors Giovambattista Desideri, Evaristo Ettorre, Laura Tafaro and all the organizers for making this congress such an enriching and inspiring experience! 6/6

💡 The Importance of Personalized Interventions
To combat sarcopenia effectively, it’s crucial to understand and address the sex-specific differences that influence its development. Tailored prevention and treatment strategies for women can significantly improve outcomes. 5/6

💡 #Lifestyle and Nutritional Factors
Lower levels of physical activity, combined with inadequate protein intake or malnutrition, may accelerate the onset and progression of sarcopenia in women. 4/6

💡 #Osteosarcopenia and #SarcopenicObesity
Sarcopenia in women often coexists with osteoporosis (osteosarcopenia) or obesity/adiposity (sarcopenic obesity/adiposity). These combinations dramatically increase the risks of #fractures, #disability, and diminished quality of life. 3/6

💡 The Sex-Frailty Paradox
Although women tend to live longer than men, they are disproportionately affected by #frailty, creating unique challenges in #aging and #healthcare. 2/6